Buyer - 40K - Cookstown

VANRATH have partnered with an ambitious Jewellery company that is rapidly expanding their international roots. The organisation is recruiting for a Product Development & Buyer Executive position.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual to join a thriving company that offers an amazing working environment, fantastic package and progression opportunities. There will be real opportunities for progression from this position.

This is a Monday - Friday (9.00am - 5.00pm) position (Permanent) - Position is based in the company's Cookstown office.

Salary

£32,000 - £40,000 + Amazing Benefits & Amazing Progression

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the buying and developing of our jewellery and watch brands across both domestic and travel retail channels. You will establish a clear product strategy in line with our different markets and customers to continue to develop our brands.

• Product development to include jewellery, watches, display and packaging across all our brands and markets
• Product buying and range planning to include international travel for seasonal buying trips
• Creative direction for seasonal concepts, campaigns/photoshoots, providing continual support and direction for website, marketing and graphics.
• Analyse sales figures to identify key areas of success, development and improvement to aid in range planning across Domestic and Travel Retail channels
• Produce reports for buying meetings with our suppliers
• Conduct trend research, competitor analysis and comp shopping
• Head up product meetings and glean feedback from key account managers
• Liaise closely with factories and our China office, building relationships with existing and new suppliers
• Source product in line with seasonal and promotional calendar and suggest product to be put forward for promotions
• Placing orders, updating order master sheet

The Ideal Person:

• Experience in a similar role
• the ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment and to quickly identify problems and recommend solutions;
• sound decision-making skills and the ability to plan and prioritise;
• excellent communication and negotiation skills;

For further information on this vacancy, or any other jobs in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Jack Groves in the strictest confidence.

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